朋友 (1974) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1974 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1974, 朋友 is an action and drame film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. Hua Heng is a poverty-stricken aspiring painter whose day job involves painting the ads that go up on the sides of buildings. He and his buddies hang out in a makeshift gym set up in an abandoned building where they train and practice kung fu. His girlfriend is Gao Xin, a bar maid who is in debt to loan sharks. Into their lives comes Jiaji, who happens upon Hua Heng in a street fight with local thugs who'd made fun of the painting he's carrying and decides to help him out.

Who’s in it. 朋友 stars David Chiang Da-Wei as Hua Heng, Alexander Fu Sheng as Tu Chia-chi, Lily Li as Gao Xin and Lu Ti as Du Dong-Tai, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, 朋友 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 朋友 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 朋友 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch 朋友 (1974)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for 朋友 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is 朋友 worth watching?
朋友 holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 朋友?
朋友 stars David Chiang Da-Wei, Alexander Fu Sheng, Lily Li, Lu Ti and Wai Wang.
When was 朋友 released?
朋友 was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.